HeyRuaHow to say “tap” in Irish
- Irish:
- buacaire
- English:
- tap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BOO-uh-kir-uh” /ˈbˠuəkəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- buacairí (taps)
- Genitive singular:
- buacaire, an bhuacaire (e.g. hanla an bhuacaire, the handle of the tap)
- Genitive plural:
- buacairí, na mbuacairí (e.g. ag deisiú buacairí, repairing taps)
What does “buacaire” mean?
- tap
- A device with a valve that you turn to let water or another liquid flow from a pipe or container.Also: faucet, spigot, stopcock.
Other Irish words for tap: sconna (tap)
“Buacaire” with the article
The plural of tap in Irish is buacairí. Here is buacaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Buacaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using buacaire, the Irish word for tap.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tap?
The Irish for tap is buacaire (pronounced “BOO-uh-kir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is buacairí.
How do you pronounce buacaire in Irish?
Buacaire is said like “BOO-uh-kir-uh” (IPA /ˈbˠuəkəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of tap in Irish?
The plural of buacaire is buacairí; with the article, na buacairí means “the taps”. The genitive plural is buacairí, as in ag deisiú buacairí (repairing taps).
Why does buacaire change to bhuacaire or mbuacaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) buacaire becomes mo bhuacaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuacaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between buacaire and sconna?
Both mean tap; sconna is the more common everyday word in many areas, while buacaire is also standard and widely understood.
